“PAWS Chicago is committed to ensuring the health and happiness of every pet in our adoption program,” Paula Fasseas, PAWS Chicago founder, said. “We are proud to provide the pets in our care with Merrick pet food during their stay and provide a foundation of health and nutrition that we hope will continue for the rest of their lives.”

Merrick will also help each new family kick-off a healthy at home eating program by arming each adopter with a supply of dry food for the transition to their new home.

“PAWS Chicago has a proven record of helping pets in need and we are pleased to partner with them to feed homeless pets awaiting their forever homes,” Greg Shearson, CEO of Merrick Pet Care, Inc., said. “Together, we can better help pets not only survive, but thrive through feeding them more wholesome, natural and nutritious foods.”